Ohio
Wild video shows moment an Ohio family’s ‘fat and hungry’ dog sets kitchen on fire
That’s no Dalmatian.
A kitchen fire started by their “fat and hungry” puppy could have an Ohio family out of their home for six to eight months — or nearly nine dog years.
Homeowner Chris DiLuzio was at work when he received an alarming call that his house was on fire. No one was home, but his security camera caught the confused culprit in action — one of his apparently famished French bulldogs.
“If we didn’t have it on camera, it’s kinda a far-fetched tale; you wouldn’t really believe it,” DiLuzio told Cleveland 19 News.
The security camera footage shows his black Frenchie named Harvey perched on a chair reaching for a bowl of snacks atop the stove while his other tan bulldog innocently watches on.
“That’s him just being fat and hungry,” DiLuzio said of Harvey.
Within seconds, the click of a burner igniting is heard. Harvey, unbothered, seems to abandon his quest for his treats as he plops down on the chair, the clip shows.
Meanwhile, the kitchen is quickly filled with smoke as flames can be seen growing from the stovetop.
Harvey and his canine sibling were saved and the fire was put out, but not before causing significant damage to the family’s home.
The DiLuzio family, which includes a squadron of six children, expects to be out of their home as repairs are underway for several months, right at the start of the school year.
The pooch’s accidental act of arson is not the first of its kind.
Different families in Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas have all nearly lost their homes due to fires started by their beloved pooches in the past year.
Ohio
NECIC to host community visioning session for Mansfield’s north end in partnership with Heritage Ohio
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative, Inc. (NECIC) will host a Community Visioning Session in partnership with Heritage Ohio, Inc. on Tuesday, July 28 at 6 p.m. at the United Steelworkers Hall, located at 376 West Longview Avenue in Mansfield.
The public is invited to attend and share input on the future of Mansfield’s North End, with a focus on strengthening neighborhood revitalization efforts and identifying opportunities for continued growth and investment.
The session is part of an upcoming visit from Heritage Ohio’s Downtown Assessment Resource Team, also known as D.A.R.T. The visit is designed to help communities explore next steps for revitalization and introduce the key building blocks of a successful long term revitalization effort: organization, promotion, design, and economic vitality.
NECIC reached out to Heritage Ohio as part of its ongoing work to support revitalization in the North End, especially near the corner of Springmill Street and Bowman Street, where NECIC has been focusing recent revitalization efforts.
Since joining the organization in early 2025, NECIC President & CEO Matthew Benko- Scruggs has placed a strong focus on revitalization near the corner of Springmill Street and Bowman Street.
This work has included the organization’s move back into the neighborhood, continued investment in the area, and community centered efforts such as the Springmill Spring Cleanup event.
During the Community Visioning Session, residents, business owners, stakeholders, and other community members will have the opportunity to learn more about Heritage Ohio, the revitalization process, and ways they can help shape the future of the North End.
“We want this process to be rooted in the voices of the people who live, work, and invest in the North End,” said Benko-Scruggs. “This session is an opportunity for the community to share ideas and help guide what revitalization can look like in our neighborhood.”
Heritage Ohio, Inc. is a statewide nonprofit organization that supports the development, redevelopment, and improvement of downtowns and neighborhood districts throughout Ohio through technical assistance, training, networking, and advocacy.
Community members are encouraged to attend and take part in the conversation.
For more information, contact Director of Community Organizing Emily Schwan at 419-
522-1611, ext. 109 or Emily@necic-ohio.org.
A grand jury in Franklin County, Ohio, indicted nine people suspected of being involved in a human trafficking ring, officials said.
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said in a news release on Monday that the nine people were indicted on a combined 42 felony charges in connection with the human trafficking investigation. Marcus Gant, Magon Smith, Raymond Valentine, Aimee Fabin, John W. Gibson II, Malik Jackson, Kayla Wheeler, Jeremy Lindsey, and Mackenzie Fitzpatrick face a variety of charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. All nine are in custody.
The news release said they are accused of using narcotics to coerce women into commercial sex work at the Econo Lodge on North Wilson Road. The suspects then laundered money through Valentine Floral on Eakin Road, officials said. The alleged crimes took place between April 2025 and January 2026.
Some of those charged face trafficking in persons, compelling prostitution and promoting prostitution charges. Of the nine, Gant faces the most charges. The 37-year-old from Columbus faces 11 different counts related to the human trafficking investigation.
The Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force led that investigation, the news release added.
According to Monday’s news release, the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office has taken previous legal action against the Econo Lodge. Officials said a lawsuit was filed earlier this year against the owner of a hotel, who was accused of “neglecting to address repeated drug and violent activity on the property.” A settlement was reached.
People can report human trafficking in Ohio by calling 844-END-OHHT, texting “ENDOHHT” to 847411, downloading the END OHHT app or submitting information online.
Matt Hardigree
Read All My Posts »
-
Arizona1 minute agoAMC Theater’s Valuation Was Excessive, Says Arizona Tax Court
-
Arkansas7 minutes agoGovernor, AEDC award $12.5 million in grants to rural Arkansas communities – Talk Business & Politics
-
California14 minutes agoNorthern California hospital runs out of antivenom saving man bitten by rattlesnake
-
Colorado19 minutes agoAspen Dance Connection performs at TACAW, featuring Colorado choreographers
-
Connecticut25 minutes agoConnecticut Sun hold off Portland Fire on Camp Day at Mohegan Sun Arena
-
Delaware31 minutes agoHarrington-area man killed after truck hits him after lying on roadway
-
Florida37 minutes agoMan, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in Florida in state’s 10th lethal injection this year
-
Georgia43 minutes agoAthlon Sports tabs Florida-Georgia among SEC’s best games in 2026
